Alpecin’s Belgian cycling team, led by Mathieu van der Poel, announces Premier Tech will be the co-title sponsor starting in 2026, replacing Deceuninck as the main sponsor.

A press conference in Antwerp will officially announce the changes and confirm details.

Deceuninck will cease as the main sponsor but remain on the jersey as a secondary partner, changing its role within the team.

Even with Premier Tech stepping in, Alpecin will retain links to Deceuninck without Deceuninck remaining as the team’s name.

The agreement includes three years of sponsorship for Premier Tech and two extra years for Alpecin, with a potential third year option.

The change is framed as a smooth transition aimed at continuity and a clear path forward for the squad.

Premier Tech’s involvement signals a significant shift in the team’s direction and financial backing, following controversy linked to the Israel-Premier Tech setup.

The sponsorship shift marks a major change in the peloton, reflecting ongoing sponsor dynamics around the Van der Poel/Philipsen teams.

Premier Tech has moved to a supporting role with St Michel-Preference Home-Auber93 for the next two seasons, rather than a title sponsor.

The partnership will see the team renamed Alpecin-Premier Tech, and the WorldTour Women’s team rebranded as Fenix-Premier Tech.

Alpecin’s sponsorship is extended for two years with an option for a third, providing short-term financial backing to the team.

Together, the World Tour men’s and women’s teams will operate under Premier Tech’s title sponsorship, alongside the development team, for an initial three-season term with a further three-year extension.